Main Entry: ¹sa·vory

Variant(s): also sa·voury \ˈsā-və-rē, ˈsāv-rē\

Function: adjective

Date: 13th century

: having savor: as a : piquantly pleasant to the mind <a savory triumph> b : morally exemplary : edifying c : pleasing to the sense of taste especially by reason of effective seasoning d : pungently flavorful without sweetness

synonyms see palatable

— sa·vor·i·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb

— sa·vor·i·ness \-rē-nəs\ noun